Germany's Transport Minister Schnieder to asks Merz to remove him
Schnieder plans to ask Chancellor Merz to remove him after describing as "undignified" the circumstances surrounding a cabinet reshuffle in which he was widely expected to be removed.
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Berlin Pride ramming: Suspect shot dead in police operation
Police told media the suspect was shot dead in an operation, after the incident was classified as an "Islamist terrorist" attack. One person was killed and several others injured in the attack. Follow...
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India news: Modi announces task force to reform exams
The prime minister's announcement comes after the resignation of his education minister in the wake of student-led protests organized by the Cockroach Janta Party.
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Israeli settlers torch mosques in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank attacked two mosques Sunday, setting them ablaze and scrawling graffiti. The incident follows a Friday clash that left four Palestinians and two Israeli sold...
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Wildfires spread in France and Spain forcing more to flee
Spain's prime minister warned of "difficult hours ahead," as France's interior minister called the blaze near Bordeaux "unpredictable." Evacuations in both countries continued as high winds keep fires...
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Germany classifies Berlin Pride ramming as 'terror attack'
Police believe the 21-year-old suspect, named as Abdul B., has links to the Islamist scene. One person was killed and several others injured in the attack. Follow DW for more.
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Vietnamese vessel sinks in South China Sea, 17 missing
A Vietnamese-registered cargo ship carrying 62 crew members sank near Yongshu Reef in the South China Sea, one of the world's most important and contested maritime spaces.
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Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections calm tensions?
Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads to the polls after weeks of deadly protests over seats reserved for displaced people from India-administered Kashmir. One local group has called for the elections t...
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Sudan civil war: Civilians used as 'human shields'
The situation in the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan is worsening by the day, with rights organizations warning of mass atrocities. Children are traumatized and do not dare go to school.
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WATCH LIVE — German police briefing expected following Berlin Pride van ramming
Police believe the 21-year-old suspect, named as Abdul B., has links to the Islamist scene. One person was killed and several others injured in the attack. Follow DW for more.
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Middle East: No fresh US strikes on Iran for a second day
Two days have passed without any strikes by the US and Iran. Fighting between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia has added another layer to the complex Middle East crisis. DW has the latest.
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Berlin CSD: Latest in string of deadly vehicle attacks
The attack at a Berlin Pride event is only the most recent incident on a long list where vehicles were used as weapons. The US, Canada, and China also saw similar attacks in recent years.
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Vietnamese vessel sinks in South China Sea, 23 missing
A Vietnamese-registered cargo ship carrying 62 crew members sank near Yongshu Reef in the South China Sea, one of the world's most important and contested maritime spaces.
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India news: Home minister backs Pradhan after resignation
Hours after India's education minister resigned amid youth protests, India's home minister spoke out in his defense. Meanwhile, Cockroach party's leader thanked 'cockroaches' across India. DW has more...
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Brazil denies entry to senior Trump officials ahead of elections
Brazil rejected visas for two planned US envoys, alleging that Washington was seeking to shape Brazil's upcoming presidential election. The development adds to a deepening political tension between Br...
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Germany launches manhunt after Berlin Pride van ramming
Police believe the 21-year-old suspect, named as Abdul B., has links to the Islamist scene. One person was killed and several others injured in the attack. Follow DW for more.
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Berlin: 1 dead, 16 injured after car ramming at CSD Pride event
Police said at least 16 people were injured, some seriously, after a white van struck several people in central Berlin during Pride celebrations, known locally as Christopher Street Day (CSD). A manhu...
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Here's what southern Europeans know about surviving heat waves
People in countries like Greece, Italy and Spain have long lived with high temperatures. Here's what more northerly countries can learn from them about managing heat waves as they become more common.
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Wagner festival reinstates Holocaust memorial event after cancellation
The Bayreuth Festival had canceled a planned memorial lecture featuring Jewish author and broadcaster Michel Friedman, drawing sharp criticism.
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Creative climate messaging and other eco wins of the week
An artist in Mali and climate scientists in the US are finding new ways to inform the public about the climate crisis.
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Comedy legend Mel Brooks turns 100
A parody of Adolf Hitler in the landmark 1968 movie "The Producers" was just the beginning for US actor Mel Brooks. The 100-year-old comedian is still on a roll today.
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Art biennial Manifesta revives Germany's postwar churches
Following the destruction of World War II, around 1,000 new churches were built in Germany's Ruhr region. Today, many stand empty, but the contemporary art show Manifesta is giving them a new lease on...
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Portugal's 'golden visa' delays spark legal fight
After waiting years for their "golden visas," investors are taking Portugal to court. Tougher citizenship rules have added fuel to the growing dispute.
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Germany saves forest from mining, US opens land to drilling
Germans have won a fight to keep a coal mine out of an ancient forest. In the US, the Trump administration is opening protected lands for drilling and development.
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Digital euro: The plan to Trump-proof the EU's economies
The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from...
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US declines to renew USMCA trade pact with Mexico, Canada
Lengthy negotiations are expected as the Trump administration seeks changes to a trade deal with Mexico and Canada that has streamlined supply chains across North America.
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Fact check: Racist German fan petition story false
It has been claimed that following Germany's World Cup exit, some fans launched a petition seeking to ban "African" and "Muslim" players from the national team — and that DW reported the story. This i...
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Is Mexico the 2026 World Cup's best host country?
Mexico has fully embraced its role as a World Cup host. Visitors are raving about the atmosphere and say they wish that there were more knockout-stage matches in Mexico as opposed to in the United Sta...
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As heat waves loom, scientists wonder how humans will adapt
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The downfall: Julian Nagelsmann out as Germany coach
The German Football Associationand national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.
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Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe
Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries...
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Far-right AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transition
Germany's far-right AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy.
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Free electricity in Australia, and the week's other eco wins
Germans save an ancient woodland from coal mining, Australia gives away surplus solar power, and how one city became the world's best place for cyclists?
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Why US train travel lags behind Asia and Europe
As flights get pricier and gas prices stay high, more US travelers are turning to trains — and hitting a system built for freight, not people.
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European space telescope Euclid spots oldest quasars yet
Think of quasars as time machines. Rare but revealing. They are light from the beginnings of the universe that let astronomers investigate how early galaxies formed.
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Chinese Tianwen-2 space probe reaches asteroid for sampling
After a yearlong flight of a billion kilometers, a Chinese space probe is set to take samples from an asteroid. The mission is part of what President Xi Jinping calls the country's "space dream."
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Fashion against fascism: When trademarks deter neo-Nazis
In Germany, where Nazi symbols are banned, activists are using trademark law to fight far-right merchandise.
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World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy
One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't completely without p...
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Why Volkswagen's huge workforce became a costly burden
The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught...
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Could football break away from FIFA and its World Cup?
FIFA’s actions at the World Cup, and closeness to Donald Trump, have put the organization under fire. Federations, fans, coaches and players have gone public with complaints, but is there a way out?
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Mbappe hits back at racist insults from Paraguay senator
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Heat-resistant housing: How we need to adapt our homes
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Conflict, climate change, cash-strapped: Why poverty persists
With just under five years left to complete the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, a new report shows what's hampering progress. And what the solutions are.
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Brain tumors: New vaccine offers patients hope for more time
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The Australian tree supercharging global wildfires
As Europe experiences another summer of extreme heat and wildfire warnings, one tree imported from Australia is coming under renewed scrutiny across the world: eucalyptus.
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Assassin's Creed: Why pop culture is hooked to pirates
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Egypt's wrath after World Cup exit: 'The match was rigged'
Egypt were left seething by their narrow and dramatic round-of-16 defeat against Argentina. Coach Hossam Hassan accused the referee of favoring the defending World Cup champions.
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Is the Strait of Hormuz still Iran's trump card?
Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could ba...
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Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75
The Welsh singer was best known for the 1980s rock opera hit, along with other songs, including "It's a Heartache."
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What happens when your fun-loving grandfather — a good husband, an upright citizen — turns out to have been a Nazi?
Since millions of NSDAP membership cards have been made available online, many Germans have been surprised to discover that their ancestors weren't always as innocent as family stories had led them to...